This Programme is geared towards persons who are employed in the Banking profession, as well as, individuals who are interested in pursuing a career within the Financial Services Sector. The Programme’s content is well structured, exposing students not only to financial based modules, but also a wide range of topics including, Human Resource Management, Marketing and Information Technology. This wide range of study increases graduates knowledge and understanding of the Banking and the wider Financial Services Sector and also their marketability.
Additionally students who do not have A’ Levels but complete the Diploma in Banking are eligible for admission to UWI to pursue any of the BSc. Full-Time or Part-Time degrees offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences or the BSc. Banking and Finance offered in UWI’s Evening University. Additionally, students with a B+ average are eligible for exemptions and credits within the degree programmes.
This Programme consists of two (2) levels:
- The Certificate Level
- The Diploma Level
The Certificate level comprises of six (6) modules:-
- Customer Service and Business Communication
- Introduction to Banking
- Economics
- Accounting
- Banking Law
- Introduction to Lending and International Business
The Diploma level comprises eight (8) modules:-
- Financial Analysis
- Monetary & Financial Systems
- Principles of Management
- Banking Practice-Operations OR Banking Practice-Lending OR Finance of International Trade
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Management
- Financial Management
- Information Technology
How will this course benefit you?
- Obtain a UWI degree without A’Levels
- Obtain an industry recognized qualification
- Improve your understanding and knowledge of the Banking and Finance industry
- Advance your technical knowledge of Banking
- Improve your customers' service experience and gain a competitive edge
- Improve your chances for promotion and career advancement
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following:-
- Five CXC/GCE O’Levels, including English, Math or a Math related subject (Grade III accepted from 1998)
- Members subscription must be up-to-date
Who should take this course?
- Persons wanting to progress towards completion of a U.W.I. Degree
- Support staff wishing to develop their knowledge of the Banking industry
- Staff wishing to obtain an industry recognized qualification
- Supervisors, team leaders and aspiring managers
This is a self study programme; however tuition assistance can be obtained from
Herman Marcano & Associates Ltd.
6 Flament Street, Port of Spain
625-1916/1006
Albert Depradine
Allickson Gardens, Petit Valley
637-8025